Last Updated: Nov 07, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle: Overview
- Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
- Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle
- Appearance (Colors) of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
- Lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle
- Price of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle
- Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Puggles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle?
- Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle
- How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Puggles?
- Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Puggle
- Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bernese Mountain Dog and for the Puggle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle.
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bernese Mountain Dog is a giant-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Bernese Mountain Dog belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Puggle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
| Factor | Bernese Mountain Dog | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 23 to 28 inches | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 6 to 10 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Weight | 70 to 115 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 8.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $2390 | $1430 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2995 | $895 – $1561 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bernese Mountain Dog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Puggle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Bernese Mountain Dog is 66 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Puggle, we still believe that the Bernese Mountain Dog is a better pet than the Puggle.
This is because Bernese Mountain Dogs are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Bernese Mountain Dog will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Bernese Mountain Dog :-). We are for the Bernese Mountain Dog. So get a Bernese Mountain Dog!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
The Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle.
The Bernese Mountain Dog weighs 70 to 115 pounds when fully grown. The Bernese Mountain Dog is 23 to 28 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Puggle weighs 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. The Puggle is 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Appearance (Colors) of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle
Bernese Mountain Dog Colors
The Bernese Mountain Dog comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Black
- Bicolor
- Brindle
- White / Cream
The Bernese Mountain Dog comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Brown / Chocolate
- White / Cream
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
Puggle Colors
The Puggle comes in the following beautiful primary colors:
- Black
- Bicolor
- White / Cream
- Apricot / Beige
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Sable
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Brown / Chocolate
- Golden
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Brindle
The Puggle comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:
- Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
- Golden
- Black
- White / Cream
- Brown / Chocolate
- Red / Chestnut / Orange
- Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
- Apricot / Beige
Lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle
The lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is between 6 to 10 years. The average lifespan of the Bernese Mountain Dog is 8.0 years.
The lifespan of the Puggle is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Puggle is 12.5 years.
The Puggle lives longer than the Bernese Mountain Dog.
Price of Bernese Mountain Dog versus Price of Puggle
The average price of the Bernese Mountain Dog puppy is $2390. The price of the Bernese Mountain Dog typically ranges from $1500 – $2995. However, the price of a Bernese Mountain Dog can be as low as $300 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 920 Bernese Mountain Dog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1430. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $895 – $1561. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $100 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 272 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Bernese Mountain Dog is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2390 | $1430 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2995 | $895 to $1561 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Bernese Mountain Dog and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Bernese Mountain Dog puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Bernese Mountain Dogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Bernese Mountain Dog puppy or the Puggle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Bernese Mountain Dog versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Bernese Mountain Dogs and many Puggles are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Bernese Mountain Dog named Bruce Banner "Hulk" that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Bernese Mountain Dogs like Bruce Banner "Hulk" on pefinder.com.
Also, like Bernese Mountain Dogs, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Kirby is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Kirby that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also, Carl (& Sissy) is an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Bernese Mountain Dogs and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle
Bernese Mountain Dogs do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Bernese Mountain Dogs shed more than Puggles?
Bernese Mountain Dogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are moderately easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle?
Bernese Mountain Dogs get along fairly well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Bernese Mountain Dogs good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a very high tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Bernese Mountain Dogs and Puggles?
Bernese Mountain Dogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Bernese Mountain Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Puggles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Bernese Mountain Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Bernese Mountain Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Puggle
Bernese Mountain Dogs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Bernese Mountain Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Bernese Mountain Dogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Bernese Mountain Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Bernese Mountain Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bernese Mountain Dog or the Puggle?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
Bernese Mountain Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Bernese Mountain Dog compares to other breeds aside from the Puggle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog to other breeds:
Bernese Mountain Dog versus Dalmatian Bernese Mountain Dog versus Great Pyrenees Bernese Mountain Dog versus Newfoundland Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rottweiler Bernese Mountain Dog versus Tibetan Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Bernese Mountain Dog versus Cane Corso Bernese Mountain Dog versus Vizsla Bernese Mountain Dog versus Labrador Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog versus Rhodesian Ridgeback Bernese Mountain Dog versus Golden Retriever Bernese Mountain Dog versus Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Irish Wolfhound Bernese Mountain Dog versus Alaskan Malamute Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bullmastiff Bernese Mountain Dog versus Leonberger Bernese Mountain Dog versus Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog versus Saint Bernard
Conclusion: Bernese Mountain Dog versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Puggle better suits you and your family.